5th World Tribology Congress

WTC 2013 is the fifth world tribology congress, which will take place in Torino, Italy, after the sessions in London (1997), Vienna (2001), Washington DC (2005) and Kyoto (2009). The main objective of these meetings is to provide a unique opportunity of discussion concerning recent progresses in different aspects of tribology and strength the linkage between academy and industry.

The World Tribology Congress explores every aspect of fundamental and applied tribology research. The range of topics to be discussed embrace all aspects of concern including, advanced materials, corrosion, energy applications, lubricants with particular attention to the environmental impact. A sustainable development is today recognized as an inevitable priority for industries operating in the field of tribology must be familiar with a wide range of issues including:
• Material characterization
• Surface mechanics
• Compatible lubricants
• Chemical and biological processes
• Computer simulation
• Many others

WTC 5 will highlight how tribology fundamentals and applied studies can supply an essential support to obtain significant savings in materials and energy consumption and minimize the environmental impact.